My wife is a mandated reporter, and filed a 51a years ago for possible abuse on a child , now is being summonsed by lawyer

She can be deposed if she has any knowledge of a case, and if she received a summons the only way to avoid going to the deposition would be to get...

You have no legal recourse against the doctor, your issue is with your ex. Only one legal guardian needs to consent to a medical procedure. If your...

You DON'T have to leave the house just because the owner died. The new owner takes the house subject to whatever tenancy already exists. If you...

Sent in a last month's rent on 1 year lease when the landlord already had the last month's rent on file.. how can I retrieve it?

If the landlord doesn't return the last month's rent with the security deposit within 30 days of the end of the tenancy, then speak to a lawyer....

First off, the Trustees cannot amend the trust by themselves, only the unit owners can amend the trust by a vote of the condo association. Second...

Can a creditor garnish your wages in the state of mass if your only income is child support and also $550 a week?

No they won't be able to get a garnishment. Child support is protected as it's not technically yours, its received "for the benefit of" your child....

Rules for overnight guess ?

If your lease doesn't contain any language about "guests" then legally you have no restriction on who you can have over, or for how long. Unless...

Forced payroll deduction?

No this is a new law and you're right it is a "tax." The only way to get exempted would be to have your state legislator change the law. It's...

How can I stop negative comments about my street on a town wide FB site?

I agree with my colleague, opinions are protected speech period. There is nothing legally to be done about this. Also, I wouldn't worry that a few...

I have been named in a will. The gentleman is in a nursing home and I have been living in the same house for 30 yrs

Unfortunately, being "named in the will" doesn't give you any current rights to the house. If there is a trustee, it sounds as if the house was...